American Iced Tea Recipe
Classic black tea served chilled, often accompanied by a slice of lemon.
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Ingredients
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Beverages
Method
Beverages
- 1
Fill a large pot with 8 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Once boiling, remove from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Cover and steep for 5–7 minutes to develop a strong, dark brew.
- 3
Carefully remove the tea bags and stir in 0.5 cup sugar until completely dissolved and the tea is pleasantly sweet.
- 4
Pour the hot tea into a large pitcher and let it come to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled (about 1–2 hours).
- 5
When ready to serve, fill 8-ounce glasses with ice (about 4 cups of ice total).
- 6
Pour the chilled tea over the ice. If desired, dilute with a splash of cold water to reach your preferred strength.
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